Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro has denied claims that she urged Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to surrender to authorities. The governor’s denial comes in response to a viral social media post that attributed the statement to her.
The post, which circulated widely online, suggested that Baricuatro had called on dela Rosa to surrender following his arrest in connection with a corruption case. Baricuatro issued a statement clarifying that she had not made such a statement. She emphasized that she had no knowledge of the post and that it was not her words.
The senator, a former vice president and current senator, was arrested in May 2023 on charges of graft and corruption. His case has drawn significant public attention and political scrutiny. Baricuatro’s denial underscores the ongoing legal and political tensions surrounding the case.
The situation highlights the complex interplay between local and national politics in the Philippines. As the legal proceedings continue, the governor’s denial adds another layer to the public discourse around the senator’s case. The authorities have not yet commented on the governor’s statement.
